Car comparison

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2vsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1995-1998
VS

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1998-1999

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    383 Nm
    282 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (E36)3.2MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
321hp239kW
280hp209kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
383Nm282lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
39.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
564km350mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,696mm67in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,365mm54in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,710mm107in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,438mm57in
1,505mm59in
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (E36)3.2MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
280 hp
209 kW

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 has 41 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 and BMW M3 (E36) 3.2: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
383 Nm
282 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
1,260 kg
2,778 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E36)3.25.5 s
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.04.9 s

Although BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 and BMW M3 (E36) 3.2: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (E36)3.2MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
321 hp
239 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,365 mm
53.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
564 km
350 mi
-
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (E36) 3.2
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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